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Midrin description. Isometheptene, dichloralphenazone, and acetaminophen ( eye-soe-meth-EP-teen, dye-klor-al-FEN-a-zone, and a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen ) combination is used to treat certain kinds of headaches, such as “tension” headaches and migraine headaches. Midrin is not used regularly (for example, every day) to prevent headaches. It should be taken only after headache pain begins, or after a warning sign that a migraine is coming appears. Isometheptene helps to relieve throbbing headaches, but it is not an ordinary pain reliever. Dichloralphenazone helps you to relax, and acetaminophen relieves pain. Midrin is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form: Oral Capsules (U.S.)
Why prescribed Midrin. The combination of isometheptene mucate, dichloralphenazone, and acetaminophen is used to relieve migraine and tension headaches. It prevents blood vessels in your head from expanding and causing headaches. Midrin is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. How used Midrin. The combination of isometheptene mucate, dichloralphenazone, and acetaminophen comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It usually is taken when a headache first begins and then as needed. Do not take more than five capsules in 12 hours or more than eight capsules per day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take isometheptene mucate, dichloralphenazone, and acetaminophen exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Some brand names: - Isocom - Isometheptene, Dichloralphenazone, and Acetaminophen - Midchlor - Midrin - Migquin - Migrapap - Migratine - Migrazone - Migrend - Migrex - Mitride |